Fine mapping of a QTL affecting levels of skatole on pig chromosome 7
Fine mapping of a QTL affecting levels of skatole on pig chromosome 7
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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Previous studies in the Norwegian pig breeds Landrace and Duroc have revealed a QTL for levels of skatole located in the region 74.7-80.5 Mb on SSC7. Skatole is one of the main components causing boar taint, which gives an undesirable smell and taste to the pig meat when heated. Surgical castration of boars is a common practice to reduce the risk o...
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Fine mapping of a QTL affecting levels of skatole on pig chromosome 7
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1471-2156
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1471-2156
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10.1186/s12863-017-0549-8
